Is the East Fork Carson River flooding?

Nevada · 3 gauges · Nevada river levels

The East Fork Carson River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Nevada. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the East Fork Carson River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Nevada river levels.

data refreshed 8 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is E Fork Carson River near Gardnerville, NV. The highest level ever recorded there was 16.13 ft on 8 January 2017, carrying 9,770 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1890 (106 annual peaks). It is currently at 9.48 ft, 6.6 ft below that record.

Drains 356 sq mi · gauge elevation 5,036 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
E Fork Carson River near Gardnerville, NVNo flooding9.48 ft14 ft
E Fork Carson River near Dresslerville, NVNo current data
E Fork Carson River at Minden, NVNo current data
Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.